Senior Mechanical Engineer
in
Seattle
Salary

Salaries for Seattle Senior Mechanical Engineers are generous, with average pay above six figures ($106K) per year. Almost all report receiving medical coverage from their employers and a large number collect dental insurance. Job satisfaction is reported as high by the vast majority of workers. The data for this snapshot was collected from individuals who took PayScale's salary survey.

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About Seattle, Washington

County, State

King County, Washington

Population

662,064

Gender

Male:

345,659 (50.5%)

Female:

338,784 (49.5%)

Seattle (/siˈætəl/) is a seaport city on the west coast of the United States and the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 684,451 residents as of 2015, Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. As of 2015, it is estimated to be the 18th largest city in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual growth rate of 2.1%. The Seattle metropolitan area is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the United States with over 3.7 million inhabitants. The city is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington, about 100 miles (160 km) south of the Canada–United States border. A major gateway for trade with Asia, Seattle is the...

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Pay by Experience Level for Senior Mechanical Engineer

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

For many Senior Mechanical Engineers in Seattle, Wash., extensive experience does not lead to significantly more money. Survey participants with less than five years' experience pocket $83K on average, but those with five to 10 years of experience enjoy a much bigger median of $104K. The average pay reported by folks with 10 to 20 years of experience is around $106K. Survey participants who have spent more than 20 years on the job report a predictably higher median income of $122K, demonstrating that compensation is roughly commensurate with experience in the end.